Master of Business Administration (Digital Management)

Program overview

Master of Business Administration (Digital Management) is a master's degree program in business and management at Kaplan Business School - Gold Coast, a public institution in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, founded in 2008.

First-year tuition is listed at 29,460 AUD and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026.

Applications to Kaplan Business School - Gold Coast typically receive a decision in 2 days and 12 minutes, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 59,170 AUD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. The visa application charge and the living-cost figure are set by the government and have changed in recent years. Tuition varies widely by provider and course. Use the Home Affairs pages for the current visa charge and funds requirement.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

How the tuition compares in Australia

Our directory lists 277 master's degree programs in business and management at 45 schools in Australia. Their median first-year tuition is 29,460 AUD, and the middle half cost between 29,460 AUD and 39,000 AUD.

At 29,460 AUD, Master of Business Administration (Digital Management) costs about the same as the median, in the most affordable quarter.

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Plan for the Nov 2026 intake

Working back from a Nov 2026 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. The main intakes are February or March and July, with some providers adding more. Plan your application several months ahead.

Entry requirements and documents

Kaplan Business School - Gold Coast sets the exact entry requirements for Master of Business Administration (Digital Management). For a master's degree, applicants usually need the following.

Providers and the visa accept a range of tests such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE Academic, with minimums that depend on the course and provider.

• A completed bachelor's degree, with transcripts and degree certificate.
• A statement of purpose explaining why this program fits your plans.
• Academic or employer references, and a CV if you have work experience.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: Student visa (subclass 500)

Students from India need a Student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. Department of Home Affairs decides the application.

The subclass 500 visa requires an enrolment at a registered provider, health cover for the stay and evidence that you are a genuine student with enough money. Policy settings for international students have changed often, so use the Home Affairs pages as the source of truth.

• Choose a course at a provider registered for international students and apply for admission.
• Accept the offer, pay the required deposit and receive the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the stay.
• Prepare the genuine student statement, financial evidence, English evidence and identity documents, then apply online.

• Study in Australia: full visa guide
• Home Affairs: Student visa (subclass 500)
• Home Affairs: Temporary Graduate visa (485)

After you graduate

Eligible graduates may apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Eligibility depends on the qualification, the visa stream and age limits, and settings have changed, so read the current requirements.

Scholarships at Kaplan Business School - Gold Coast

Check the eligibility rules for each scholarship before you apply. Some are applied automatically, others need a separate application.

• Academic Merit Scholarship (Japan and South Korea): Varies
• High Achiever Scholarship: Varies
• High Achiever Scholarship (South East and North East Asia): Varies
• International Student Scholarship - Central Asia: Varies
• International Student Scholarship - Greater China: Varies
• International Student Scholarship - Latin America: Varies
• International Student Scholarship - Middle East and Africa: Varies
• International Student Scholarship - South Asia: Varies
• International Student Scholarship - Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia: Varies

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Master of Business Administration (Digital Management) and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Master of Business Administration (Digital Management)?

First-year tuition is listed at 29,460 AUD. Living costs are extra; Kaplan Business School - Gold Coast estimates 29,710 AUD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Master of Business Administration (Digital Management) a degree?

It is listed as a master's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

Which visa do I need to study in Australia?

You need a Student visa (subclass 500), decided by Department of Home Affairs. Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Kaplan Business School - Gold Coast, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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